1 The meniscus is a rubbery C-shaped disc that cushions your knee and acts as a shock-absorber. 2  It also helps spread weight evenly so your bones donât rub together. 3  Tears to the meniscus are often caused by sudden twisting or other things you might do while playing sports.
Ayatollah Khomeini died in 1989 just months after firing his heir apparent, leaving no designated replacement. With the help of Rafsanjani, Khamenei emerged as the default choice to become the new supreme leader.
Some South Koreans believe Kim simply died in bed at his Pyongyang residence, likely from natural causes. Plus, an ill Kim would probably not have been able to leave his house at all that Saturday, as it was a frigid 10 degrees Fahrenheit that morning, says Tania Branigan at the U.K.'s Guardian.